2018-19 Grant Recipients

 

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2018-19 GRANT RECIPIENTS!

 

Miguel Baez

Born and Raised
San Diego, CA

 

Brady Harlan

Husk Charleston
Charleston, SC

 

Ki Ran Kim

Per Se
New York, NY

 

Guido Parodi

Garrison at the Fairmont Austin
Austin, TX

 

John Taube

The NoMad
New York, NY

 

Anthony Young

Épicerie Boulud
New York, NY

Ken Chan

Here’s Looking at You
Los Angeles, CA

 

Robert Hartman

EMP Winter House
Aspen, CO 

 

TJ Lewis

Pineapple & Pearls
Washington, D.C.

 

Stuart Sandquist

Bellecour
Wayzata, MN

 

Kevin Torres

Bar Boulud Boston
Boston, MA

 

 

 

Jeremy David

Hawaii Convention Center
Honolulu, HI

 

Winnie Huang

Union Square Café
New York, NY

 

Alexandra Motz

Spoon and Stable
Minneapolis, MN

 

Joatta Siebert

Travail Kitchen and Amusements
Minneapolis, MN

 

Briana Witt

Peche Seafood Grill
New Orleans, LA

Alexander Fuentes

SingleThread Farms
Healdsburg, CA

 

Grace Kim

The French Laundry
Yountville, CA

 

Casey Palermino

The Willows Inn
Lummi Island, WA

 

Kelsey Takara

Piggy Smalls
Honolulu, HI

 

David Yoshimura

Californios
San Francisco, CA

The Annual Joel Buchman Charity Golf Classic

Please join Chefs
Daniel Boulud
Thomas Keller
Paul Bartolotta
Gavin Kaysen
James Kent
Brian Lockwood
and Mathew Peters & friends
for this year’s Annual Joel Buchman Charity Golf Classic!

We are excited to return to the Liberty National Golf Club this July.

The Annual Joel Buchman Charity Golf Classic benefits Ment’or’s programs that inspire culinary excellence throughout the culinary field.
Ment’or provides young chefs in America the opportunity and resources to work alongside the profession’s leading experts to elevate their skills and enrich their careers. These transformative experiences pave the way for dedicated young cooks to grow as America’s next generation of culinary leaders.

We hope you can join us for a day of fun on the course!

 

Liberty National Golf Club
100 Caven Point Road
Jersey City, NJ 07305

Monday, July 15, 2019
10:00 AM: Arrival, Check-in & Brunch
12:00 PM: Shotgun Start
5:30 PM: Cocktail Reception, Awards Ceremony and Live Auction to Follow

TICKETS

Individual player: $3,000
Basic Foursome: $10,000
Includes greens fees, caddie fees, club rental, one (1) gift bag per golfer, breakfast, on-course lunch at Café 12, refreshments throughout the day and cocktail reception & awards ceremony

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Silver Sponsor | $15,000
Includes:
One (1) foursome – four (4) golfers
Logo and name inclusion in all event promotions (print & digital)
Breakfast or practice range sponsorship recognition
Logo inclusion on one (1) tee sign
Item inclusion in guest gift bags

Gold Sponsor | $25,000
Includes:
One (1) foursome – three (3) golfers with a Chef to accompany the team
Activation either on-course or at cocktail reception
Logo and name inclusion in all event promotions (print & digital)
Logo inclusion on two (2) tee signs
Opportunity to present on-course contests & prizes
Item inclusion in guest gift bags

Presenting Sponsor | $75,000
Includes:
One (1) foursome – three (3) golfers accompanied by either Chef Daniel Boulud or Chef Thomas Keller
“Presented By…” distinction in event name
Logo and name inclusion in all event promotions (print & digital)
Activation opportunities on-course and at cocktail reception
Inclusion on all tee signs on-course and signage throughout event
Opportunity to present on-course contests & prizes
Participation in award ceremony presentation
Branded guest gift bag (inclusive of sponsor items if applicable)

Purchase tickets below.
To discuss sponsorship opportunities, email young.yun@mentorbkb.org.

If you are unable to join us but would like to donate or sponsor a chef, please click here.

JERSEY CITY, NJ - OCTOBER 1: During the Presidents Cup held at Liberty National Golf Club Club on October 1, 2017 in Jersey City, New Jersey. (Liberty National Golf Club)

Liberty National Logo

Terms & Conditions: Tickets are non-refundable. Price does not include accommodations or travel. All net proceeds will be donated to ment’or, Ltd. Please consult your tax advisor regarding deductibility. Must be 21 years of age or older to consume alcohol; please drink responsibly. By purchasing tickets, you agree to abide by course rules and regulations. 

Thank you to our sponsors:

 

Official Team USA 2019 Sendoff Event in Menlo Park, CA

Join us at Team USA 2019’s official sendoff event at the Rosewood Sand Hill in Menlo Park, CA! Guests will enjoy bites and libations from some of the best local Chefs that Menlo Park has to offer, as well as an exclusive Q&A session with current Team USA members Head Coach Chef Robert Sulatycky, Head Chef Matthew Kirkley and Commis Mimi Chen.

For more details or to secure your spot, visit Rosewood Sand Hill‘s website.

Event Details:
Tuesday January  8
6 – 8:30 PM
Rosewood Sand Hill
2825 Sand Hill Rd., Menlo Park, CA 94025

Tickets are $175/person.

If you would like to support the Road to Lyon tour by making a contribution to ment’or, please click click here.

Terms & Conditions: Tickets are non-refundable and proceeds will be donated to ment’or. Please consult your tax advisor regarding deductibility. Must be 21 years of age or older to consume alcohol; please drink responsibly. Details and chefs are subject to change.
Ment’or has been recognized as a tax-exempt organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Donations will be tax deductible and may be disclosed to the IRS.

Lyon 2019

Join us in Lyon this January! Package details are as follows:

Package A: $5,000 USD / 2 Guests

  1. 3-night stay at Hotel Sofitel Lyon Bellecour
    1. Checking in Monday, January 28, out Thursday, January 31
  2. Dinner at L’Auberge du Pont de Collonges for 2 (Paul Bocuse’s restaurant)
  3. Dinner at Comptoir de l’Est and access to Team USA’s after party on Wednesday, January 30 for 2
  4. 2 Tickets to the Bocuse d’Or Competition
    1. Dates of competition are Tuesday & Wednesday January 29 & 30; please note: Team USA competes on Tuesday the 29th
  5. Exclusive Team USA Merchandise
  6. *Fair Market Value for this package is $3,000.00 USD.

Package B: $5,500 USD / 2 Guests

  1. 4-night stay at Hotel Sofitel Lyon Bellecour
    1. Checking in Sunday, January 27, out Thursday, January 31
  2. Dinner at L’Auberge du Pont de Collonges for 2 (Paul Bocuse’s restaurant)
  3. Dinner at Comptoir de l’Est and access to Team USA’s after party on Wednesday, January 30 for 2
  4. 2 Tickets to the Bocuse d’Or Competition
    1. Dates of competition are Tuesday & Wednesday January 29 & 30; please note: Team USA competes on Tuesday the 29th
  5. Exclusive Team USA Merchandise
  6. *Fair Market Value for this package is $3,500.00 USD.

VIP Bocuse d’Or Experience Offered by GL Events: $18,000 USD / 2 Guests

  1. Private ground transfers to/from Lyon Bron Airport
  2. 3-night stay in Junior Suite at brand new Hotel Boscolo (5 Stars in downtown Lyon)
  3. Guided tour of the Halles Paul Bocuse and the city of Lyon
  4. 2 high-flying lunches in Bocuse d’Or event and tour
  5. 2 tickets to Grands Chefs gala dinners at City Hall on January 29
  6. Access to corporate box for Bocuse d’Or Awards Ceremony
  7. 2 tickets to Bocuse d’Or celebration Gala
  8. Private driver & ground transfers to/from all activities
  9. *Fair Market Value for this package is $14,000.00 USD; cost includes approximate VAT charges.

Bocuse d’Or Celebratory Gala Add On: On the evening of January 30, GL Events hosts a celebratory Gala dinner in conclusion of the Bocuse d’Or. Until December 21, tickets are available for purchase for an additional €285/person. Please inquire for more details.

Come Support our 2018 Young Chef & Commis Competition in Las Vegas – December 12, 2018

2018 Young Chef & Commis Competition

As we continue to build our legacy and introduce more aspiring young cooks to the Bocuse d’Or, we are proud to present our 2018 Young Chef and Commis Competitions. These events help identify up-and-coming culinary leaders and provide them with the incredible opportunity to travel to Lyon, France and support team USA at the 2019 Bocuse d’Or Finale in January.

On December 12th, you can cheer on seven Young Chef teams and five Commis candidates, as they compete in front of a panel of esteemed chefs from the Foundation’s Culinary Council. 

Chef judges include Paul Bartolotta (The Bartolotta Restaurants), Justin Cogley (Aubergine), Gerard Craft (Niche Food Group), Olivier Dubreuil (The Venetian Palazzo Resort), Chris Hastings (Hot & Hot Fish Club), Michelle Karr-Ueoka (MW Restaurant), Timothy Hollingsworth (Otium), Roland Passot (La Folie), Mathew Peters (Bocuse d’Or Team USA 2017 Gold Medalist), Francis Reynard (Chileno Bay Club & Dune Deck Beach Club), Rich Rosendale (Roots 657), Curtis Stone (Stones Restaurant Group), Philip Tessier (Bocuse d’Or Team USA 2015 Silver Medalist; Hestan).

Young Chef Candidates:

Commis Candidates:

Event Details:
8:30am | Guest Arrival
11:35 – 1:20pm | Young Chef Team Presentations
1:50 – 3:05pm | Commis Candidate Presentations
3:45 – 4:15pm | Young Chef & Commis Competition Awards

Tickets:
$25 Special Culinary Professional Rate

Road to Lyon – Los Angeles

The Road to Lyon tour is coming to Los Angeles! For one night only, enjoy a collaborative five-course meal from some of Los Angeles’ most esteemed Chefs. Chefs Josiah Citrin and Ken Takayama will host this exclusive dinner at the two-Michelin star restaurant, Mélisse on December 2nd.

Event Details:
Sunday December 2
Reservations available from 5:30-9:15 PM PT
Mélisse Restaurant
1104 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401

Guest Chefs:
Timothy Hollingsworth
(Otium)
Walter Manzke (République)
Ari Rosenson (CUT Beverly Hills)
Nyesha Arrington (Native)
Brooke Williamson (Playa Provisions)

To secure your reservation, visit OpenTable or
call Mélisse at (310) 395-0881.

Reservations are $175/person for the prix-fixe menu, exclusive of alcohol.
Wine pairings are available for an additional $95/person, generously provided by Spire Collection.

If you would like to support the Road to Lyon tour by making a contribution to ment’or, please click click here.

Terms & Conditions: Tickets are non-refundable and proceeds will be donated to ment’or. Please consult your tax advisor regarding deductibility. Must be 21 years of age or older to consume alcohol; please drink responsibly. Details and chefs are subject to change.
Ment’or has been recognized as a tax-exempt organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Donations will be tax deductible and may be disclosed to the IRS.

Road to Lyon – Austin

Come join us in Austin to meet Chef Mathew Peters, the first ever Gold Winner from Team USA at the Bocuse d’Or for not one, but two nights of exclusive culinary events! All net proceeds will support Team USA as they prepare to bring home another Gold from the upcoming Bocuse d’Or, the world’ most prestigious culinary competition.

Taste Around Event:
Tuesday November 27
6 – 9:00 PM CT
Fairmont Austin’s 7th Floor

On Tuesday, November 27th, the Fairmont Austin will host Chef Mathew Peters along with some of the city’s best chefs for an exclusive Taste Around event. Chef Mathew Peters (2017) will prepare a menu of selected canapés for a cocktail reception alongside Chefs:

Nic Yanes (Juniper)
André Natera (Fairmont Austin)
Kevin Fink (Emmer & Rye)
Junior Borges (most recently Joule hotel)
Michael Fojtasek (Olamaie)
Matt McCallister (Homewood Restaurant)
Justin Cogley (Aubergine)
Graham Dodds (most recently Statler Hotel)
Sarah Heard & Nathan Lemley (Foreign & Domestic)

Then, on Wednesday, November 28th, Garrison Restaurant’s Chef André Natera welcomes Chefs Mathew Peters, Junior Borges and Justin Cogley for an exclusive five-course seated dinner. This dinner will showcase dinners created by this team of acclaimed culinary leaders and guests will have the opportunity to dine and meet-and-greet with the Chefs.

Guest Chef Dinner Event Details:
Wednesday, November 28
7-9:30 PM CT
Fairmont Austin’s Garrison Restaurant

If you would like to support the Road to Lyon tour by making a contribution to ment’or, please click click here.

Terms & Conditions: Tickets are non-refundable and proceeds will be donated to ment’or. Please consult your tax advisor regarding deductibility. Must be 21 years of age or older to consume alcohol; please drink responsibly. Details and chefs are subject to change.
Ment’or has been recognized as a tax-exempt organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Donations will be tax deductible and may be disclosed to the IRS.

Young Chef & Commis Competitions – UNLV Special Rate

2018 Young Chef & Commis Competition

As we continue to build our legacy and introduce more aspiring young cooks to the Bocuse d’Or, we are proud to present our 2018 Young Chef and Commis Competitions. These events help identify up-and-coming culinary leaders and provide them with the incredible opportunity to travel to Lyon, France and support team USA at the 2019 Bocuse d’Or Finale in January.

On December 12th, you can cheer on seven Young Chef teams and five Commis candidates, as they compete in front of a panel of esteemed chefs from the Foundation’s Culinary Council. 

Chef judges include Paul Bartolotta (The Bartolotta Restaurants), Justin Cogley (Aubergine), Gerard Craft (Niche Food Group), Olivier Dubreuil (The Venetian Palazzo Resort), Chris Hastings (Hot & Hot Fish Club), Michelle Karr-Ueoka (MW Restaurant), Timothy Hollingsworth (Otium), Roland Passot (La Folie), Mathew Peters (Bocuse d’Or Team USA 2017 Gold Medalist), Francis Reynard (Chileno Bay Club & Dune Deck Beach Club), Rich Rosendale (Roots 657), Curtis Stone (Stones Restaurant Group), Philip Tessier (Bocuse d’Or Team USA 2015 Silver Medalist; Hestan).

Young Chef Candidates:

Commis Candidates:

Event Details:
8:30am | Guest Arrival
11:35 – 1:20pm | Young Chef Team Presentations
1:50 – 3:05pm | Commis Candidate Presentations
3:45 – 4:15pm | Young Chef & Commis Competition Awards

Tickets:
$25 for UNLV Students and Faculty

(Must present UNLV Student or Faculty ID at check-in)

Celebrate ment’or and Young Chefs In America – Las Vegas Events

Please join Chef Hosts Daniel BouludThomas Keller, Jérôme Bocuse, and Gavin Kaysen for an exciting day of culinary competition and celebrations on Wednesday, December 12th in Las Vegas, Nevada.

We are excited to return to Las Vegas for our annual Ment’or Young Chef & Commis Competitions at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.  After watching a full day of competition, we invite you to join us for our 10 year anniversary celebration dinner.  This curated dinner is a tribute to Chef Paul Bocuse, one of the greatest chefs of our time, and will be held at Bouchon Bistro on the evening of December 12th. 

This is an unforgettable opportunity to dine with some of the best chefs in America and to recognize the future generation of great chefs.  Please see below for all available ticketing options.

2018 Young Chef & Commis Competition

As we continue to build our legacy and introduce more aspiring young cooks to the Bocuse d’Or, we are proud to present our 2018 Young Chef and Commis Competitions. These events help identify up-and-coming culinary leaders and provide them with the incredible opportunity to travel to Lyon, France and support team USA at the 2019 Bocuse d’Or Finale in January.

On December 12th, you can cheer on seven Young Chef teams and five Commis candidates, as they compete in front of a panel of esteemed chefs from the Foundation’s Culinary Council. 

Chef judges include Paul Bartolotta (The Bartolotta Restaurants), Justin Cogley (Aubergine), Gerard Craft (Niche Food Group), Olivier Dubreuil (The Venetian Palazzo Resort), Chris Hastings (Hot & Hot Fish Club), Michelle Karr-Ueoka (MW Restaurant), Timothy Hollingsworth (Otium), Roland Passot (La Folie), Mathew Peters (Bocuse d’Or Team USA 2017 Gold Medalist), Francis Reynard (Chileno Bay Club & Dune Deck Beach Club), Rich Rosendale (Roots 657), Curtis Stone (Stones Restaurant Group), Philip Tessier (Bocuse d’Or Team USA 2015 Silver Medalist; Hestan).

Young Chef Candidates:

Commis Candidates:

Event Details:
8:30am | Guest Arrival
11:35 – 1:20pm | Young Chef Team Presentations
1:50 – 3:05pm | Commis Candidate Presentations
3:45 – 4:15pm | Young Chef & Commis Competition Awards

Tickets:
For available tickets and package options, click here
Ticket packages include two-night accommodations at the Palazzo Resort

10th Anniversary Celebration Dinner Honoring Monsieur Paul Bocuse

Following the competitions there will be a celebration event on the evening of December 12th with featured chefs Paul Bartolotta, Justin Cogley, Timothy Hollingsworth, Michelle Karr-Ueoka, Mathew Peters, Rich Rosendale and Philip Tessier preparing a special menu honoring Chef Paul Bocuse. The festivities will begin with a 45-minute cocktail reception beginning at 7:15pm with passed canapés, followed by a four-course menu.

Event Details:
7:15pm | Cocktails & Canapés
8:00-10:30pm | Four-Course Dinner

Tickets: 
For available tickets and package options, click here
Ticket packages include two-night accommodations at the Palazzo Resort

If you are unable to attend these events but would like to support the program by making a contribution to ment’or, please click here.

Terms & Conditions: Tickets are non-refundable and proceeds will be donated to ment’or. Please consult your tax advisor regarding deductibility. Must be 21 years of age or older to consume alcohol; please drink responsibly. Details and chefs are subject to change.
Ment’or has been recognized as a tax-exempt organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Donations will be tax deductible and may be disclosed to the IRS.